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One-third of PG&E customers in city lose electricity with significant transit disruptions and traffic jams reportedFox News Flash top headlines for December 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive power outage plunged large swaths of San Francisco into darkness Saturday, knocking out electricity to about 130,000 homes and businesses and leaving self-driving cars stalled in city streets.

San Francisco power outage puts 130,000 in the dark, as self-driving car service stops vehicles in the street

Sen. James Lankford on how faith can help Americans forge connections: "Christmas is really about a God who sees us where we are and came to be with us. He wasn't disconnected. He came to us to be able to show us his affection. So let's do that for other people as well and enjoy this Christmas season."

Senator & minister James Lankford on importance of faith, connection

Flag football QB Amya Corulla has social media in a chokehold.Not many people are aware of Amya Corulla. One video certainly changed that.One video of the flag football quarterback surfaced on X and went viral immediately. More than 1.4 million users have seen it.

Female Flag Football QB Has Social Media Going Crazy Over Her Insane Skills On The Field [VIDEO]

Billy Ray Cyrus scores win as judge orders woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus' biological mom to pay legal feesBilly Ray Cyrus was awarded about $7,500 on Wednesday after a Nashville court ruled that Jayme Lee — an Arizona woman who sued him over her claims that she is Miley Cyrus' biological mother — was required to reimburse him for his legal fees.

Billy Ray Cyrus scores win as judge orders woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus' biological mom to pay legal fees

People, including druids and pagans, come from across world to watch sunrise on shortest day of the yearThousands of revellers gathered at Stonehenge in the early hours of Sunday morning to celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.Crowds amassed in the dark around the historical site in Wiltshire to watch the sunrise, with some dressed in traditional pagan clothing, just as they did to mark the sun rising on the summer solstice six months ago.

‘I feel special, in my heart’: thousands gather at Stonehenge for winter solstice

The young father faces decades in prison after a heart-wrenching, careless incident resulted in the death of his baby son.A man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter after leaving his baby son in the middle of an intersection and running him over with his truck.

Monster Florida dad put his baby son in the road and crushed him with truck after baby wipes fight

NTSB officials say three people aboard Cessna were licensed pilots but can't verify who was flyingFox News Flash top sports headlines for December 18Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.The pilot of the deadly plane crash in North Carolina that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family has not been identified more than 24 hours later, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday.

NTSB says pilot in fatal North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle not yet identified

ROB Reiner told friends he was terrified of his own son and feared he could hurt him just hours before the Hollywood legend and his wife were murdered.Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged in connection to his parent’s death after Rob, 78, and Michele 70, were allegedly found with their throats slit on Sunday.

‘He can hurt me’: Petrified Rob Reiner’s haunting last words about son Nick at celeb party just hours before bed murder

Key PointsWe're just weeks away from the first Social Security checks of the new year. Whether you just signed up or have been on benefits for a while, January will bring some changes for you.Preparing yourself in advance is key to maintaining your financial security throughout 2026.

2 Things to Expect From Your First Social Security Check of 2026

The U.S. Navy has said it will build a new "agile" class of small warship as part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Fleet."Why It MattersHints first emerged about the White House's plans for a "Golden Fleet" in October, when The Washington Post reported senior U.S. administration and Navy officials were weighing up how to better combat future threats to the U.S.

US Navy Announces New Ship for ‘Golden Fleet’—What to Know

It was a simple conversation with her future husband that helped Amy Lee write the anthem of a generationAmy Lee had no way of knowing just how impactful the song she wrote at 19 years old would eventually become. Years before she found herself fronting one of the biggest rock bands of the new millennium, she had penned some lyrics inspired by one simple question that changed her life.

"I was 21 years old. I don’t think it matters how old you are – there’s no way to be prepared for it." The story of the one simple but devastating question that led to Evanescence writing their biggest hit

DOLLAR TREE will be temporarily closing its doors in just a few days, forcing shoppers to stock up on any essentials in the days before.The 24-hour blackout will leave shoppers with limited options to turn to for any last minute holiday needs.Dollar Tree, a retailer popular for its low prices, is scheduled to close its doors on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day, a federal holiday, according to GoBankingRates.

Dollar Tree breaks silence on plans for all 9,007 stores after rival Big Lots confirms full 24-hour blackout

On November 9, 2025, President Trump proposed a new round of direct payments to all American taxpayers, similar to those made during COVID. However, this time these paychecks would be funded by tariff revenue, and the plan was for all qualifying Americans to receive $2,000, although high earners would not be eligible, a plan that immediately drew comparisons to pandemic paychecks in 2020 and 2021.

Trump Plans $2,000 Direct Payments to Americans Using Tariff Revenue Instead of Debt

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL suffered during a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.Chiefs' vice president of sports medicine and performance, Rick Buckholder, revealed a potential timeline for Mahomes at around nine months - which puts him in position to return for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Play That Ended Patrick Mahomes’ Season

According to Murrieta Fire & Rescue, “multiple household pets” also died in the fire on Saturday, Dec. 20NEED TO KNOWA California mother is grieving her two young daughters following a fire at their mobile home on Saturday, Dec. 20According to Murrieta Fire & Rescue, the mobile home, a carport, three vehicles, and two outbuildings were all fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene

Mom Loses 2 Young Daughters After Fire Destroys California Mobile Home Days Before Christmas

DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 50 years. My dad remarried a nice lady a year after Mom died. Within two months of meeting her, they were engaged.Dad made more than a few missteps, including announcing the engagement on Facebook before informing Mom’s sister, inviting the new wife to Mom’s delayed out-of-town memorial service, bragging about his “child bride” (she’s 72, and he’s 82) to the priest at my nephew’s hospice death bed, ignoring Mom’s wishes to have her ashes placed in a sectarian columbarium rather than scattered in her favorite state park, and other actions that felt like a slap in our faces and disrespect for Mom’s memory.

Dear Abby: My dad calls his new wife his ‘child bride’ and I’m over it

A country singer who appeared on The Voice was recently arrested in Oklahoma. Reportedly, this followed Tennessee authorities issuing a warrant. Police also previously asked locals for help in the case on social media.The Voice Contestant Was Believed To Be Heading To Oklahoma With A Companion

‘The Voice’ Country Singer Arrested For Homicide, Details

Abigail Winters, 21, was shot in the face with an AR-15 by her ex-fiancé, Bryan States, after they broke up. The horrific attack left her with a hole in her face and she lost an eye.A woman has recounted the chilling tale of how she narrowly escaped death when her ex-fiancé shot her in the face with the infamous AR-15 'mass murder' rifle after their breakup.

Woman 'shot in the face' with AR-15 by ex at 'worst time' to leave him

A FLIGHT attendant has been found dead at a plush five star hotel in Dubai, reports say.The woman, 25, was discovered with 15 stab wounds in her hotel room after the killer reportedly posed as a guest and broke in.Albert Morgan, 41, was arrested by Russia authorities after flying back to St Petersburg just hours after she was killed.

Flight attendant, 25, ‘stabbed to death at five-star Dubai hotel after killer posed as guest and broke into room’

Imagine if your dog could solve puzzles, anticipate your needs, or even outsmart you in a game of hide-and-seek. It’s not just a dream—some dogs really are that clever! The world of canine intelligence is full of surprises, and the brightest breeds are more than just cute faces.

16 Most Intelligent Dog Breeds Ranked

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A former employee of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein alerted the FBI that he was interested in “child pornography” and that he threatened to “burn her house down” decades before Epstein became an international fixation — but feds apparently did nothing.Maria Farmer, whom Epstein hired to help purchase art, filed a complaint against him on Sept. 3, 1996, but it took nearly 10 years more before the notorious sex abuser began to face significant legal scrutiny.

FBI was warned that Jeffrey Epstein was into child porn — but ignored it for 10 years, docs show

Attackers armed with AK-47 and pistols fled scene in Bekkersdal township near JohannesburgFox News Flash top headlines for December 20Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Nine people were killed and at least 10 others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a South African pub early Sunday, sparking a manhunt for the attackers in the country’s second mass shooting in less than a month.

Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen open fire at tavern, killing 9 and wounding 10

The White House threatened to withhold federal funding to the Smithsonian if the prestigious museum system does not submit additional documentation for the Trump administration’s sweeping content review.In a Thursday letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch, Domestic Policy Council director Vince Haley and White House budget director Russell Vought outlined the material they said still must be submitted, noting the Smithsonian’s earlier submission “fell far short of what was requested, and the overwhelming majority of requested items remain outstanding.”

White House threatens to withhold Smithsonian funds amid review

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is an inflammatory condition characterized by boil-like abscesses in folds of skin that tend to rub together, such as the armpits, breasts, groin, and buttocks. HS can release foul-smelling fluid when they open and often leave behind severe scars that can restrict movement, making it difficult to treat.

How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Black People

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

Blue Origin, the commercial space flight company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, made history with 37th flight of its New Shepard program.A 33-year-old aerospace engineer has made space travel history, becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to pass the boundary of outer space.

Blue Origin makes space flight history with latest launch. Here's how.

A C8 Corvette driver’s dream of smooth, worry-free ownership hit a serious snag after GM slapped his warranty claim with a big "nope" over what seemed like a microscopic red flag spotted during a routine fix.Back in November, the guy noticed one of his steering wheel buttons had checked out—totally dead, no matter what tricks he tried to jolt it back to life.

GM Warranty Denied After Loctite Used for C8 Corvette Repair

Every day, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Hasan Piker is live on Twitch.“What I do is basically AM radio, but for Zoomers,” he has said. The 34-year-old streamer, HasanAbi to his 3 million followers, flips between a dizzying number of tabs, offering political commentary on the day’s news to an audience mostly of young men.

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

A woman has issued a warning after she discovered footage of herself at an airport that was recorded without her knowledge or consent.Lauren Britt, from Tampa in Florida, has exposed the “creepy” way women are being secretly filmed, leaving many horrified at just how easy it can be for a man to violate a woman’s privacy.

Airport vid exposes ‘creepy’ way women are being secretly filmed

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, December 21, 2025 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive.